CHOCOLATE LAYERED CAKE
You can "halve" your cake and eat it, too, when you make Verna Mae Floyd's chocolaty classic for two. "My mother came up with this delicious dessert after we kids left the nest," she explains from Highlands, Texas. "Today, I split this tempting two-layer treat with my husband."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough water to achieve spreading consistency., Cut cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with remaining layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1005 calories, Fat 39g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 160g carbohydrate (121g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
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Queen Huia
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Joseph Stokes
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too sweet, and the frosting is the perfect complement to the cake.
Viper King
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of moist and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for.
Shelley Clagg
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant enough for a special occasion, but it's also simple enough for a weeknight dessert.
Lucky girl
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.
Mohmmad Khansherzia
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and moist, and the frosting is to die for.
Micheal David
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Mirza Popy
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that it's not too sweet, and the frosting is the perfect complement to the cake.
DeAndre Covington
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.
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[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for my son's birthday and he loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.